Brassiere



G. WHITMAN Jan. 27, 1953 BRASSIERE 2 SHEETSSHEET 1 Filed Nov. 25, 1950 G. WHITMAN Jan. 27, 1953 BRASSIERE 2 SHEETS-SHEET 2 Filed NOV. 25, 1950 costs toa fraction in. labor and material.

Patented Jan. 27, 1953 UNITED STATES 'AT'ENT OFFICE 2,626,395 BRAssIERE Gertrude Whitman, Jamaica, N. Y.

Application November 25, 1950, Serial No. 197,627

4 Claims. 1

This invention relates toa brassire that can be Worn with straps or without straps. As a .garmentfor underclothing wear or sports wear, ill-sport sunback clothes, and bathing suits; as well as in corsets, short and long line-brassieres.

Amongthe Objects of this invention are to make a reasonably inexpensive brassiere, with the minimum of .cost, and labor, adaptable to any-size, doing the correct job for next to nothing immediately with .no middleman needed. By eliminating expensive frame makers. Cutting A saving in anytime not only the present "when economy is vital.

Attractive neat bosoms are the desire of most women. In fact, and-infancy. With a correctly groomed woman, she is only so when her bosom .is elevated and in proper .position. Otherwise dresses fit improperly; the woman herself looks all top and no bottom. Givin an outward appearance of sloppiness, not barring the finest designers dress creation worn to the fanciest affair. A woman will look as though she is literally ready to lose something any minute.

That is frankly what I am tryin to do and have eliminated in my brassiere. Believe'me, the heavier women, myself included, are sure a mess these days.

The designers surely have created many brassieres that defeat the purpose. Namely, a practical, inexpensive job to both cost, durability, wearability and correct fit is a rarity'in the brassiere business.

Tonot only the small, average andla'rge, but to the very large.

Why? Merely because fashion comes first, instead of 'fit. Yes, even the thoroughly unimportant'femininity is considered'before fit. The idea "being a new season. Well, another new brassiere.

Preferably designed up by an exclusive man designer, salary in a few figures. That has a mansviewpoint, nonetheless of what a woman needs.

Usually working'o'ffalive andfiguratively correctly proportioned model. Fromwhich the deasignerworked up the "pattern insize's or down likewise. A- complete waste of tim'e'for-a garment is created for the average figure, that can be easily taken care of with little orno inventiveness.

Leaving the small and large figures to grope llike gnomes for the impossible to find a correct bra. Resultingin another brassiere bought, Worn, perhapsonce if that is all, nothing being exchangeable of course, after wearing.

2 Which. of course, can be so easily eliminated. Bythis littlebrassire of mine. Each bosom convexit bein completely, inexpensively encircled so correct fit is gotten immediately providing a chic, easy to make perfect fitting brassiere to have withno eifortat all, to wear, and comfortableas a bug in a rug.

Another object is to provide an accessory device of simplicity inconstruction that can be attached, to the cup of any brassire completely circular-inconstruction. Pocketin'g and holding the entire bosom, not one bit of flesh'protru'ding from the bust itself because of its all-round encasing.

This-isdone by "circles of wire B, encasing the bosoms and dividing-them with a soft pliable metal tiny strip of copper S, that holds itself firmlytothechest wall, all owing for a good; sim- .ple, practical garment, at cost to women and manufacturer. That does the job and makes womens bosoms look their best and most beautiful. Allowing freedom of movement, comfort supreme, up-lift ideal, health and breathing aided to by proper division allowin to breathe with ease.

Intlie accompanyin drawings are shown one 'or more of various possible embodiments of my inventions features.

Figure 1 Figure 'lis 'a front View of "the frame B. Which consists o'ftwo correctly circularsi'zes wires closed with "two interlooped looped edges l. Covered over by a strip of soft sheet copper S, of an inch high, '2 inches long androlled over looped edges of wire at the bosom division or separating point. Joining'the two circularbraces of interlooped wires by'a joiner member. That can be made of such soft pliable metal such'as sheet copper S or any other pliable metal. The frame B is-made of two pieces of circular pliable wires. With interlooped looped edges l, connected by a bridge member of soft metal such as sheet copper S. This is twisted around looped edges of wire I, at the bosoms separating. point, having complete twisted. outer edges 2 of copper. These twisted over edges 2 of sheet copper, are gotten by turning edges in and under tightening same. This is covered by fabric, any kind wh'atsoevermay be used.

Cut acom'plete one-piece circular pattern of lightweight fabric 3, darting 'the cup on both right "and l'eft'centers of the cups. 'Ihensewing thefabric3 on the frame B all the wayaround the'frame. Covering same outer edges of inside of cup pattern with a tunnel of plush =9. Sewing same down with stitching to form soft pad or soft cushion for inside of the outer edges of ones bosom, so that the brassiere feels comfortable to wear.

Referring now to the drawing, the cup is formed by drawing a circle on a piece of fabric. Taking the pattern of a one-piece uncut circular outline. Placing the cloth cup fabric with the bias on top. Then stitching the fabric around the edge of the brace B. Folding the bottom of the cup on the straight. Placing an inclusion or dart for extra support of material on the bottom outer edges of each cup 0, folding over and stitching down over the circular braces B. The fabric is folded over brace B, sewin the facing of plush 9 on the outer edge of cup frame by stitching. These edges of fabric extend around wire as a passageway which has been folded over to receive the supporting frame or brace B.

A little bridge l connection to hold straps l3, H is secured to the top of each cup. On top of which are directly sewn shoulder straps. Right shoulder strap l3, left shoulder strap M. The right shoulder strap 13 extends over the shoulder crossing from right shoulder over down to engage the left brass ring l5,'then extending downward to corset ring l1 in center middle of the back of a woman's corset. Looping through the upper edge of corset ring l1 snapping to its own strap Y. Likewise left shoulder strap I4 extends downwardly over the shoulder to engage right brass loop l9, passing through same. and extending downward to a third brass ring hooking each to its own strap end Z on the upper end of corset'ring 11. On the corsets back center of same.

StrapZess.When worn strapless a single strap X is cut, passing through brass loop I5to second brass loop IS on corsets center back through same brass loop I9. The two hanging ends u-1J snap over third brass loop I! to its own snap. The brassiere strapless hooks to its right end stra 0. left strap end T, snap ing in a manner to look like an inverted triangle. The bridges I 0 off which straps are out, are tucked under and inside of cup. Hidden away.

Figure 2 Figure 2 is a back view showing the closing of the brassiere and how its worked by means of shoulder straps moving in op osite directions from right to left center back. from left to right center back. A band I6 is secured to outer edge portions of the cups 0. That can be any pliable fabric. stitching same down to inside edge of cup of the outside of cup. by any method desired, hand or machine. This 'band of material l6 terminates in elastic bands 20. That terminates at their ends by silk tape 2| by turning back and over I 5|9, two center brass rings of any such pliable metal such as copper. The same on right and left center backs. This same elastic end is bound off after the two brass loops I5-l9 are 'sewn on to same raw edges that turn back and are bound off by silk tape 2|. I

The brass loops l5-|9 acting as a coupling device in conjunction with the shoulder strap and a third brass loop at corsets center back where it anchors the garment. Dividing, uplifting, separating, raising and holding the bosom firm.

The plushing 9 is placed over to give a smooth feel to bosom and sewn down around the inside cup of edges.

Figure 3 Figure 3 is a fragmentary prospective showing the idea as strapless, when wearing strapless cut straps away from bridges In. Use a single strap X. Passing same strap through brass loop I5, to brass loop l9 through same brass loop. Extending ready to grasp the third brass loop outer edges I! and snap each to its own strap. The right strap end of strap U snaps over the third brass loop I! on corsets center back to its own end snapping. The left strap end V snaps over third brass loop IT to its own end by snapping.

Figure 4 Figure 4 is a transverse sectional view, showing a preferred embodiment, showing a brace B made of looped edges of wire I. Having a connector of sheet copper S covered by plush L. Wound over brace B, at the copper ends M at bosoms division point, having two perfect circular braces B connected by a piece of any soft metal such as sheet copper S, twisted at its ends around looped ends of brace B. Holding there by tight twisting ends. That is under the fabric plush and hidden.

Figure 4 is a view taken of back transversely showing backs of material secured to the outer edges of each cup. This can be of pliable material it is stitched I8 down on inside of cup. By any method desired. The shaped band of pliable material [6 terminates at its end, in elastic bands 20. That again terminates at its ends by brass loops |5|9. Turning over elastic ends binding off bias with silk tape. v 1

Figure 5 Figure 5 is a fragmentary view showing two locked pieces of interlooped brace B. By cutting away piece of sheet copper showing same.

Figure 6 Figure 6 is a transverse view of back and its closing showing taping of elastic bands back over brass rings l5 and I9 each one respectively silk taped. Anchoring them in position.

Referring now to the drawings, the circular cup illustrated. Folded bias on top and on the straight at bottom forms the cone shape by folding over at the bottom with an inclusive or dart. Is folded over the braces (circular B). Sewn directly to circular frame B the top bias part on top, the straight on the bottom sewing so to give pulling and tension or uplift to cup to afford the desired concavity by stitching. Covering all around with plush for smoothness.

Sewing this neatly on top of fabric by hand covering at the same time copper connection with self-same plush to assure comfort, and softness. minus any pressure.

Attaching two little bridges 10 that can be used with shoulder straps. Or tucked away inside of bosom for strapless wear. By merely cutting straps away. Straps are usable by merely sewing to the bridges. Minus any artifices such as buckles or elastics.

Referring now to the drawings, the circular cup 3 illustrated is sewn over B or braces. These arcuate circular braces of soft pliable wire with interlooped ends, are covered with this soft pliable material any kind can be used. It is formed of a circular piece of fabric 3. Folded on the bias on top for firmness, on the straight at bottom for uplift. Darts 4 off top of each up taken by pulling a small tiny dart in and sewing same with stitching. So likewise darts 6-5 going inedge ofeach cup; 'sewed' same to theouteredgesof each cup: for .re-

*soft'and pliable interlooped at its'ends. together by a pliable metal such .as copper 'S.

.edge piece of copper 2. .twisting same around looped ends 'of wire at25 accesses :wardin :cupsi are taken. by pulling -rtin-y bitaof fabric in, sewing same down.

Left :was a .large dart .on the bottom. outside 'I folded the material and inforcement or extra uplift. Foldeduthe fabric -overzshowing the reinforcementon outeredges of cup C.

The fabric is folded .over and sewn down to the circular braces B, the end of fabric 3' is sewn l around the edges of wire braces B andrsewn to :and directly .on wire B. The end extending :around the fabric as atunnel 9. 'one pieca'ribbonG folded over'and sewn down.

Covered by a Which has been folded over to receive'a'supporting' frame or circularbrace B. Thesupporting frame Bis made of two circular pieces of wire Joined Bent in-and curved to chestwall giving division supreme.

Wrapped around tightlylooped ends of wire I, .at.bosoms separating point. Having a rolled These are gotten by ;less, .a strap is used passing through brass-rings l5-l9 and center back slipping through and travelling down hanging ready to connect and go through third brassloop I! on corset center back, snapping each to its own snap of strap'by snappers for strapless wear.

Back on again with thread and needle. lIts with straps closing through the manner of straps described in Figure 2.

According to the present invention, these two pieces of wire brace B, interlooped at their raw ends by manipulation, minus anything such as soldering or ignenious artifices. Connected together at S by a copper piece of stripping, wrapped around looped edges by plyers, at the bosoms division point. shown in Figure 1.

Covered over by a completely circular cup pattern 3 in Figure 1 encompassing the entire bosom taking in all flesh of bosom, all the way around itself cupping the two individual bosoms. Darted on top, bottom and sides. The bottom outer edges have an extra reinforcement of fabric for extra support and uplift. The copper connector S serves as a connector and positioner of bosom giving the firmness and projection needed.

Preferably all metal units are detachable. The two wire pliable braces B arcuate in construction. And their connector copper S small cutting of copper, are preassembled as a unit and attached to the completely circular cups, to serve as the brace thereof and the connector therebetween.

Sewen together by merely stitching over brace B covered over with smooth plush for softness. The guides being the wire itself over which stitching is applied by hand or machine.

Covering for which a nice plush is placed on to give smooth and comfortable feel to bosom. In the preferred back view shown in Figure two is shown a number of very important things all contributing to ultimate wonderful workability an elastic band .20 two inches wide.

and the practical down-.to-tearth usability' and correct fit this :brassiere gives.

Shaping. apiecerof taffeta :and securing it to the .inside .of reach bust :cup .eovered wire frame. Doubling thisfor extra-long durable wear, preventing :friction of "arm wearing out like single -sides:over and over again, down. Both on, right and left backs.

Then through having'a straightbanded double side. Attached to same likewise on both sides Through which are slipped two individual brass loops, 15-49, right and left, center back that were slung through on -left and right outer edge on the elasticraw edge. Turningelastic back.- Coveringsame with asilk piece of tape to hold rings firmly in position. That ribbon of shoulder straps can pass through same rings at center back on down and-snapping to brass loop I! attached to the corset back. Snapping each to its own strap ends X and Y over. In the transverse sectional, Figure .'3, view showing the idea as strapless. The tiny bridge [0 folding, can be tucked into cup. Hidden entirely from view. A

"strap X is passed through two center back loops l5 and I9 'veryea'sily'used. By slipping strip of ribbon through both brass loops [5 and i9 down in and over upper free edge of loop l9 through the edges hangingready to connect with third brass loop I! to corset loop extending up and out from the corset center back. Snapping again each to its own strap snapper.

The right strap U snaps over end of third brass loop I] on corsets ,center "back snapping toits ownstrap byadjustingsnapper. Left strap end V snaps over the third brass loop H to itsown strap end. This can be attached on and off ,at

will to no inconvenience to the wearer.

While the brassiere can be made and marketed as-a completed unit, one important application of the unit, is that the pliable wire and copper connector can be made in all sizes and type. Minus any cost for machinery or middleman. With ones bare hands if necessary. When ones got the correct convex measure of the bosoms edge.

Fitting regular and small sizes. Taking in hand also exceptional sizes, like very small, large, altogether large, huge and pendulous. Aligning all bosoms and taking care of uplift by copper division. one needs no material whatsoever under cups. Up to the connector itself doing away with so much excess waste. Nonsense actually that serves no purpose except a little more bulk.

In use the arcuate braces B rest against the bosoms concavity or chest to which bosoms attached, securely, and tightly, immediately below the breasts. And are yieldingly held in place by a connector of copper S covered by plush attached to which are circular cups. The cups are therefore adequate to support and conforming themselves to the natural rotundity of the bosom without pressure or discomfort or injury to the soft and fine tissues of the breast.

In use the two wires and connector are inherently kept on a common plane.

By a pair of backs-I6. Shut by three individually placed brass loops developing same by attachments of first taffeta double shaped and elastic turned back over brass loop I5 at right center back over left brass loop left center back travelling to third brass loop on corset center back I! brass loop. Sewing all of taffeta on to inside outer edges at side of each side of bosom. With overhand stitching. But can be used applicable with machines in anyway at all.' Attached to which then attaching elastic to outer edges of taffeta covering over, raw elastic edges by slipping in brass loops. Two on each side of back. Using same as two parts of closing.

Then attaching a third loop on corset to close designated itself out in the back on a womans corset. By means of straps that are snapped each to its own. Around one outer edge by a corset loop. Like the companion form the present embodiment may be built into the garment as sold, or it may be applied to the ultimate consumer as a separate attachment.

As many changes could be made in the above article and many apparently widely different classically though holding to the general idea, the drawings should be looked at in an illustrative sense showing the limitless ideas that can be adopted from same brassiere.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by the Letters Patent of the United States is:

1. In a brassire, a body having spaced pockets, bands secured to side portions of each pocket, connecting m mbers secured to the free ends of said bands, a brace comprising a single length of relatively stiff wire completely encompassing each of said bust pockets and secured thereto, bridge means interposed between said pockets and joining said brace wires, strap members connected at one end thereof to the top portion of each pocket and provided with adjustable fastening means on the opposed ends thereof, said strap slidably extending through said connecting members, said fastening means adapted to engage cooperating fastening means on. a girdle thereby to exert a downward tension on said straps and an uplift on said pockets.

2. A brassiere as set forth in claim 1 wherein the connecting members are rings through which said strap members extend diagonally of each other.

3. In a brassiere, a pair of conical cups each comprising a single piece of fabric of circular outline, each cup divided into upper and lower halves, the upper half being on the bias and the lower half on the straight of the fabric, reinforcing means in the lower outer side portion of each cup, said reinforcing means comprising a triangular dart extending from the outer edge of each cup to the apex thereof, a supporting brace comprising a single length of relatively stiff wire encompassing each of said cups and secured to the periphery thereof and a connector joining and spacing said brace wires, and means secured to outer edges of said cups for supporting the brassiere about the body of the wearer.

4. In a breast supporting garment comprising a pair of flexible breast cups, means secured to outer side edges of said cups for supporting the garment upon the body of the wearer, a supporting frame comprising a pair of breast encircling wire members secured to the peripheries of said cups, a yieldable connector joining and spacing said members, each of said wire members having interlooped ends forming coupling means, said connector having an arcuate central portion and inwardly directed sleeve means receiving and housing the interlooped ends of said members.

GERTRUDE WHITMAN.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent:

UNITED STATES PATENTS Gates Mar. 21, 1950 

